TruffleShufflers Give Back - Which Chairties Did We Nominate?
Living in these strange and stressful times, it's been clearer to us more than ever, the importance of supporting charities and amazing causes in any way we can.
Whether it's donating product for raffles, supporting small fundraisers, sponsoring kit, supplying gifts for free goodie bags for NHS staff or pledging financial aid, we get so many requests from wonderful charities for support and we always do our best to help as many as we possibly can.
This year, we wanted to go a bit further so, at the end of 2020, we asked every TruffleShuffle staff member to choose a charity or initiative which meant something to them to receive an additional donation of £500.
Some split their donation over multiple causes so these donations helped to support a huge breadth of totally amazing causes and organisations, all doing simply outstanding work in their field.
With some charities new to a lot of us, we wanted to highlight their ongoing efforts and incredible work so in no particular order, here they all are. Weâve linked out to their websites so you can find out more.
Thanks so much for reading!
Dedicated to the prediction and prevention of breast cancer, committed to freeing the world from the disease altogether.
Bristol Mind aims to promote a positive view of mental health and provide services that are accessible, relevant and empowering to the people using them. Our services aim to contribute to mental and emotional wellbeing and to reduce stigma and discrimination.
One of the UKâs leading LGBTQ+ charities, empowering thousands of people with its secure online communities, local community groups, helpline services, web resources, events and residential weekends.
Running for 10 years, during that time Bristol North West Foodbank has helped more than 47,000 people crisis with the provision of emergency food parcels.
Lawrence Weston Community Farm
a community-managed project that aims to improve the quality of life for local people by working with members of the local community and other groups to provide exciting and inclusive activities, as well as a safe, free, green community space.
Caring for the cityâs pets and wildlife since 1887, helping, healing and homing over 14,000 vulnerable animals each year.
Providing free, donation-supported transport to the NHS of blood, pathology & microbiology specimens, patient notes, X-rays, breast milk, and other medical supplies.
Providing information, support and training for parents and carers of autistic children in BS postcodes.
Suicide Prevention Bristol is a leading suicide prevention charity that helps anyone with thoughts of suicide via telephone (ASSISTLine), social media & out in the community.
The countryâs largest Armed Forces charity, with 235,000 members, 110,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping to give support wherever and whenever itâs needed.
Fights tirelessly to stop cancer destroying young lives. Working work hard to help when each child and young person needs it most.
Collecting and delivering essential life-saving donor breast milk from volunteer mothers for sick and premature babies.
The world's leading independent cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information.
Supporting disadvantaged children in their free time with trips and excursions.
Creating pioneering facilities and ensuring the hospital remains at the forefront of children's healthcare.
A purpose-built specialist palliative care unit providing 8 single ensuite bedrooms and 2 four-bed ward areas, a Day Therapy Unit, bereavement support and education.
A market garden that offers placements for adults with additional needs, working organically and being environmentally sensitive.
Offering support to young people and their families so no young person has to face cancer alone.
Upholding and championing the human rights of asylum seekers and refugees in the Bristol area.
Working in imaginative and creative ways with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, with the public and community partners to bring about lasting change.
Billie Elizabeth Wood Trust (BEWT)
Support research into subarachnoid haemorrhages in memory of Billie Elizabeth Wood.
A charity fundraising group of all-male singers, garbed in Dickensian costume of top hats, weskits and flowing cloaks. Based in Pill, Bristol.
We are so proud to have been able to support all these amazing charities and organisations and we hope that we have raised some awareness of all their amazing work along the way.
For any more details on these, please visit their websites and for information.